Dissertation
The biodiversity and taxonomy of sucking lice (Psocodea: Phthiraptera: Anoplura) parasitizing Australian native rodents
University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
2021
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25907/00056
Abstract
Rodents are common hosts to blood-sucking lice worldwide. Sixty-three species of rodents in 14 genera are endemic to Australia. The sucking louse fauna from endemic Australian rodents has been under-studied for decades. Only 11 species of sucking lice, all in the genus Hoplopleura, have been reported previously from 12 species of endemic Australian rodents. This thesis investigates the biodiversity and taxonomy of the sucking louse fauna from Australian endemic rodents. The thesis comprises four research articles that: 1) describe new sucking louse species from endemic Australian rodents, 2) document new host records, and 3) review and update the keys for the identification of sucking lice from endemic rodents in Australia.
Details
- Title
- The biodiversity and taxonomy of sucking lice (Psocodea: Phthiraptera: Anoplura) parasitizing Australian native rodents
- Authors
- Wei Wang
- Contributors
- Renfu Shao (Supervisor) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Science, Technology and Engineering
- Awarding institution
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- DOI
- 10.25907/00056
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; Centre for Bioinnovation
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99525807102621
- Output Type
- Dissertation
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